How To Fix SHTTP081 - Competing entry exists in client & of &, URL &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SHTTP - Messages for Development Class SHTTP

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Competing entry exists in client & of &, URL &

What causes this issue?

You want to activate an entry that has already been activated by another
user in another client. Your entry conflicts with this entry and one of
the activations would not be successful. Therefore, your entry cannot be
activated.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SHTTP081 - Competing entry exists in client & of &, URL & ?

  The SAP error message SHTTP081 indicates that there is a conflict with an existing entry in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify an HTTP service or destination in the SAP system, and there is already an entry that conflicts with the one you are trying to create.
  Cause:
  The error message "Competing entry exists in client & of &, URL &" suggests that:
  
  You are attempting to create a new HTTP destination or service that has the same URL as an existing one in the specified client and system.
  The existing entry may have different parameters or configurations, leading to a conflict.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries:
  
  Go to transaction SM59 (RFC Destinations) or SICF (HTTP Services) in the SAP GUI.
  Look for the existing entries that might be conflicting with the URL you are trying to create or modify.
  Identify the client and system where the existing entry resides.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Entry:
  
  If the existing entry is no longer needed, you can delete it.
  If it is needed, consider modifying the existing entry to accommodate the new requirements or parameters.
  
  
  
  Use a Different URL:
  
  If possible, use a different URL for the new entry that does not conflict with existing ones.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment and the changes are being transported, ensure that there are no transport requests that might be causing conflicts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to HTTP services and destinations for any specific guidelines or best practices.
  
  
  
  System Restart:
  
  In some cases, a system restart may help clear any temporary issues, but this should be done with caution and typically as a last resort.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SM59: For managing RFC destinations.
  SICF: For managing HTTP services.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Logs and Traces: If the issue persists, consider checking the system logs (transaction SLG1) or enabling HTTP traces to gather more information about the error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the conflict causing the SHTTP081 error message in your SAP system.